Application Deadline: September 13, 2020.
Description
Jointly with Professor Enrique Fatas, Dr. Anne Rita Bennato is looking for a motivated Ph.D. candidate to work under their supervision at Loughborough University (United Kingdom) on Unethical Behavior and Competition topics. The project aims to investigate the determinants of pro- and anti-social behavior, and their drivers, in a competitive environment including markets and contests, and how different behavioral norms evolve under different levels and types of competition. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow as an independent researcher by taking part in a project that would have a real-world impact.
Funding Details
Funding is available for the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), and International students.
The Ph.D. studentship provides a tax-free stipend of £15, 285 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at UK/EU rate.
Eligibility
Applicants are required to have either a UK Masters’s degree with an average program mark of no less than 65% or an international equivalent. Also, there is an English language requirement of IELTS band of 7.0 or above, with not less than 7.0 in each component.
Future candidates can start their Ph.D. program either in October 2020 or January 2021.
How to Apply
All applications should be made online. Select ‘Business School’ under the programme name. Submit application along with the following documents:
- A Curriculum Vitae.
- An 800-word personal statement explaining your interest in, and aptitude for, the research project.
- Two samples of writing such as your M.Sc. dissertation journal or conference article, an essay from your M.Sc. degree.
- Copies of transcripts or certificates, English language certificate, and two academic references.
In submitting your application, candidates are recommended to make use of the following reference number: SBE-EFARB20
Contact Details
Name: Dr Anne Rita Bennato
Email: a.*******@lb***.uk
Phone Number: +44 (0) 1509 222702.
